Tomorrow in Dakar looks
overcast, with a high of 83°
and an overnight low of 81°.
There is a 85% chance of rain - plan accordingly.
Winds top out near 8 mph,
and the UV index reaches 8 (very high).
Dakar has a tropical wet-and-dry climate.
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°,
and March the coldest, when nights fall to around 67°.
August brings the most rain, on about 15 days,
while April is the sunniest, with 11.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Over a whole year it rains on roughly 38 days.
January to June is the sweet spot for Dakar - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 79°F (26°C) in the afternoon and around 0 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.
Is there snow in Dakar?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Dakar shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the rainiest month in Dakar?
August, at 5.7 inches (146 mm) over about 15 days. April is the driest month, at less than 1 mm.
How sunny is Dakar?
10.5 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in April at 11.7 hours.
Which month is coolest in Dakar?
March, with highs of 77°F (25°C) and lows near 67°F (19°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 60°F (16°C).
Does it rain a lot in Dakar?
12.9 inches (328 mm) a year across 38 wet days - less than 91% of the cities we cover.
Which month is warmest in Dakar?
October, averaging 87°F (30°C) by day and 79°F (26°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 102°F (39°C).